The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has granted the Caretaker Committee of the Wukari Branch in Taraba State a final one-month extension to conduct its outstanding elections and hand over to duly elected officers.
The extension, which runs from November 11 to December 10, 2026, is the last the committee will receive, with the NBA President warning that no further extension will be approved.
In a letter dated November 10, 2026, addressed to the chairman of the caretaker committee, Badejo-Okusanya said the decision followed the committee’s request for additional time to complete the election of the branch executive.
The committee had requested a three-month extension in a letter dated September 30. However, the NBA President approved only one month.
She directed the committee to conclude the election and hand over to the new executive on or before December 10.
The NBA President also made it clear that the interrupted electoral process must resume from the stage at which it was suspended, rather than starting afresh.
She said all steps already taken should be retained, subject to compliance with the NBA Constitution and the Uniform Bye-Laws for Branches.
According to her, the extension does not authorise the caretaker committee to commence an entirely new electoral process.
Badejo-Okusanya further instructed the committee to ensure that the remaining electoral activities were conducted fairly and transparently, with a clear timetable for completing the exercise and handing over to the elected officers.
She also directed the committee to submit a comprehensive report immediately after the election, including the results and relevant electoral documents, to the NBA Second Vice-President, Nuhu John Egya.
Egya has supervisory responsibility for NBA branches in the Northern Zone and is expected to provide clarification where necessary.
Emphasising the finality of the extension, the NBA President stated: “This is the final extension, and no further extension will be granted.”
She expressed confidence that the committee would give the assignment the required attention and complete the process within the approved period.
The NBA National Publicity Secretary, Dr Prince I. Azubuike, had earlier confirmed the extension in a statement issued on November 11.
He explained that the decision was taken in the interest of institutional stability and continuity of administration, while allowing the caretaker committee to complete its mandate in line with the NBA Constitution.
The association said the additional time would support the smooth running of branch activities, protect members’ interests and facilitate a credible electoral process.
It also urged members of the Wukari Branch to cooperate with the caretaker committee to ensure a smooth transition to elected leadership.
The committee is therefore expected to complete the interrupted election and transfer leadership to the duly elected branch executive by December 10, 2026.
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